January 17, 2013

HPA: Flu activity update for January 17

Latest figures from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) up to 13 January 2013 show that flu activity has decreased compared to the previous week based on a number of indicators, including GP consultation rates in England and the proportion of calls to NHS direct.

The latest figures show that GP consultation rates in England have decreased from 29.2 per 100,000 last week to 24.8 this week. Rates have also decreased in Northern Ireland (72.4 down from 87.0), increased in Scotland (52.22 up from 46.3) and remained stable in Wales (26.1 compared to 33.0).

The calls received by NHS Direct concerning influenza dropped below 1.6 per cent compared to 2.0 per cent last week.

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Latest figures from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) up to 13 January 2013 show that flu activity has decreased compared to the previous week based on a number of indicators, including GP consultation rates in England and the proportion of calls to NHS direct.

The latest figures show that GP consultation rates in England have decreased from 29.2 per 100,000 last week to 24.8 this week. Rates have also decreased in Northern Ireland (72.4 down from 87.0), increased in Scotland (52.22 up from 46.3) and remained stable in Wales (26.1 compared to 33.0).

The calls received by NHS Direct concerning influenza dropped below 1.6 per cent compared to 2.0 per cent last week.